q=coupon
This is a general term for a coupon.
mnf q =manufacturer's coupon
Manufacturer's coupons come direct from the manufacturer. These include coupons found in the newspaper, on most tear off coupons, and most online coupons. If a coupon is a manufacturer's coupon, it will state this on the top of the coupon.
store q =store coupon
Store coupons are made specifically for that store and are only for use in that store. This includes Target, Walgreens, and CVS coupons. These coupons will specifically state that they are store coupons.
stacking q's =stacking coupons
Stacking coupons is an important concept when it comes to couponing. The biggest savings often does not come from just using a coupon but from "stacking" manufacturer's coupons and store coupons together for maximum savings.
ecb's -extra care bucks
Extra Care Bucks are basically the currency used by CVS's reward system. They will be earned by buying certain products as marked in that week's circular and can be used to buy just about anything in the store (besides the usual exemptions) on your next purchase.
sale cycle
Sale Cycles typically run the length of week. They start on Sunday and end on Saturday; they include all the items that are on sale that specific week. If you read closely on sales tags, typically they say something along the lines of "these prices valid from this date to this date" and that's what this is referring to.
% off coupon (CVS only)
Percent Off Coupons are q's that CVS will send to your email from time to time if your email is registered with them. They are good for a specific value (usually 20-30%) off of your purchase through a certain date. They are only good on non-sale items, even if the non-sale items are producing ECB's.
More will be added to this list as my couponing efforts continue.
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